Stingray City

Stingray City is one of those attractions that should be at the top of your list of things to do while in Jamaica. As the name suggests, during this dive you’ll have lots of opportunities to see rays up close. There are multiple reefs within the bay in this area, and the reefs here are among the healthiest and most attractive in Jamaica. Don’t be afraid if the stingrays come right up to you, or swim near your legs out of curiosity as they’re quite accustomed to having visitors.

With the help of a guide, you may even get to touch and hold the stingrays above the water if you so choose, but keep in mind they’re a lot bigger than you would expect! Port Royal was once called the wickedest city in the world and was the second-largest city in the new world. That was until a 1692 earthquake sunk it. Today, Stingray City is a protected area, however, the nearby cays offer some outstanding diving. Here you will find a number of shallow shipwrecks as well as outstanding reefs.

Location: Port Royal, Jamaica